WELDER - ENTRY LEVEL

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Entry-Level Welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding, you’ll join a skilled team that shapes the steel foundations of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. You don’t need years of experience — just a willingness to learn, a commitment to safety, and the drive to grow your skills. You will receive training in core welding processes, learn to follow weld specifications, and support the structural work that keeps our ships strong and mission-ready. If you’re eager to begin a rewarding career at Mississippi’s largest private employer — “America’s Shipyard” — your opportunity starts here.

Requirements

A welding training program or technical certification (required)
A willingness to learn and develop new welding skills
Ability to pass military-standard weld tests in vertical (3G), horizontal (2G), and overhead (4G) positions
Comfort working in active industrial environments
Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork
Minimum of six months to 1 year of work experience or completion of a skilled trade class in FCAW (Flux Core) and SWAW (Stick) welding
Ability to pass military standard tests in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions
Successful completion of a welding technical training certification program will be allowed in lieu of experience requirement.
Qualified applicants will be required to pass a hands-on skill assessment; the weld test is for x-ray quality.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience in shipbuilding is preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform basic welding processes, including SMAW (“stick”) and FCAW (“wire”).
Join metal materials that support ship construction and repair.
Work in a dynamic shipyard environment — heights, confined spaces, varied weather conditions, and multiple shifts.
Follow detailed weld instructions, safety procedures, and guidance from experienced welders.
Support evolving production needs across active shipbuilding programs.
Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.